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www.standard.net.au AROUND THE REGION Read all about it THURSDAY, October 23, 2008 ON THE LAND – 7 CAMPERDOWN AGENTS DRAW Tuesday, October 28, 2008 1. Brian O’Halloran & Co. 2. Elders 3. Charles Stewart & Co. 4. Landmark 5. Stewart Nash & Co. Count on it. Great All Rounder Model XL380H * 16HP/465CC Engine * 97cm/38” Recycler Cutting Deck * Hydrostatic Transmission * Attachment options - Easy-Empty Bagger, Twin Baggers/Trailers ‘‘The Farm Machinery Specialists’’ Bev Ross with her book The Potato Village — Mount Eccles Near Macarthur, which will be launched next week. Research leads to book on community DECADES of research by a Macarthur woman will come to an end next weekwhenshe launches a book about the history of Mount Eccles. Bev Ross’ book, The Potato Village - Mount Eccles Near Macarthur, brings to life the people and events that shaped the community sur- rounding the popular Mount Eccles National Park. It tells the stories of the set- tlers’ triumphs as they etched farms from the bush blocks and set up schools and churches and it describes the hardships in times of flood, drought and fires which had to be fought with only wet sacks and huge determi- nation. Ms Ross, who has spent all her life in the district, began looking at its history after a family reunion held at Mount Eccles in the early 1970s. Her great grandfather Henry Broadwood had settled there a century earlier on what is now the boundary of Mount Eccles National Park. Mr Broadwood grew vege- tables in the rich volcanic soils that were also ideal for potato growing. In the 1800s and first half of the 20th cen- tury, this prompted the early name of The Potato Village. Ms Ross said the writing process involved solving many mysteries of where various settlers had gone after leaving Mount Eccles. Sam Taylor, Samuel Macgregor, and Sam Gorrie all proved challenging to track down but, through books, an old will and news- paper reports, Ms Ross found all three. Many settlers left Mount Eccles and headed to either Farmers can look to space for navigation FARMERSwillbeable to improve their efficiencyandaccuracy follow- ing the launch ofanewsatellite navi- gation system across regional Victoria. TheStateGovernmentis establish- ing the system inaninvestment pro- ject worth almost $7 million. EnvironmentandClimateChange Minister Gavin Jennings launched the roll-out ofGPSnetatRupanyup SouthonTuesday. ‘‘TheBrumbyGovernmentis taking action to respond to the groundswell of support for GPSnet,’’MrJennings said. ‘‘GPSnet could save Victorian agri- culturemorethan $400 million over the next 20 years, through greater efficiencies. ‘‘The high-precision reference stations will use the latest satellite technology, providing Victorians with positioning information that can beaccurate to withinafew milli- metres.’’ MrJennings said existing position- ing systems in Australia couldbe incorrect byupto halfakilometre. Agriculture Minister Joe Helper saidGPSnetwouldenable farmers to substantially increase their pro- ductivity. ‘‘Farmers canuse the tech- nology to automatically guide tractorsandharvesters,’’MrHelper said. ‘‘It will enable farmoreaccurate dispersal of seedandfertiliserand moreefficient harvesting—resulting in yield improvementsofbetween10 and20 per cent. ‘‘It will also help reduce inputs such as fuel, fertilizer, insecticideand chemicals byupto 60 per cent, so there are botheconomicand environmental benefits.’’ MrHelper saidGPSnetwouldbe built in stages from 2008 to 2011. ‘‘When completed, approximately 102 reference stations will havebeen established across Victoria, includ- ing eight stations built as part ofa Federal-State governmentfunded program,’’hesaid. ‘‘GPSnet will haveavariety of applications in the spatial, survey- ing, civil engineeringandconstruc- tion sectors, as well as potential uses in logisticsandnavigation. ‘‘A Government-funded, coordi- nated network service will cost less andbemoreaccurate, than stand- alone positioning systems setupby individual farmersandbusinesses.’’ the Wimmera or East Gipps- land, while others such as the Triggers, Addinsalls and Poyntons were there for sev- eral generations. Ms Ross said she wrote the book to preserve past history for generations to come. ‘‘I have enjoyed doing it. I’ve met a lot of people but it is a relief to have it finished,’’ she said. The book will be launched by former Warrnambool his- torian Peter Yule on Satur- day November 1, at 3pm at Mount Eccles National Park information centre. Show benefits hospital PROCEEDS fromthe 102nd annual Byaduk Spring Show will be donated to the Royal Chil- dren’s Hospital to help fund the purchase of a special camera to detect eye cancer. The hospital’s Depart- ment of Ophthamology retinoblastoma coordi- nator and research assistant Sandra Staffieri will officially open the show at 1.30pmon November 1. Profits and donations over the years with the support ofmany different committees under the banner of the Byaduk Hor- ticulture and Industry Society, the Red Cross and local groups Entry includes afternoon tea and the viewing of exquisite floralmaster- pieces and arrangements fromlocal gardens. Sections have been will be forwarded to the hospital’s Beyond Sight Auxiliary for a new Retcam — a highly specialised camera that takes photos of the back of the eye, documenting the progress or stability of the eye can- cer known as retinoblastoma. Retinoblastoma is a rare childhood eye cancer, affecting about one in 16,000 children each year. It can be a blinding disease withmany chil- dren still losing the sight in their affected eyes. The show has continued categoriesmaking up the schedule includes cut flowers, roses, floral art, cookery and produce, handcraft and photogra- phy. A new decorated gum expanded again and include pre-primary, pri- mary, secondary and open. The extensive list of Caramut Road, Warrnambool. Ph: 5561 4777 AH Darren Wright 0417 318 779 boot section is expected to be a highlight, along with a decorated wooden spoon section. Stalls will sell cakes and produce, fruit and vegetables, Christmas decorations, bags and trash and treasure. The Hamilton Brass Band will perform during the day. OTL 007 WS596168-DM-23/10 WS596214-HA-23/10